Details
LOT 3245
Indo-Skythian Kings, Azes AE 28mm. c. 58-12 BC.
Poseidon, resting foot on river-god, standing facing, holding trident / Yakshi standing facing, holding vines; monogram to lower left. Senior
77.2; HGC 12, 674. Very Fine.(10.14gr, 28mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
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